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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Colombian Social Profile
Good

7,440
SOCIAL INDEX
65.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Colombian Income

In terms of income, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,536), and median household income ($78,266), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($48,956), median female earnings ($35,848), and median earnings ($42,156).
Colombian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
49.0
/100
|
#178
Average
$39,568
Median Family Income
45.2
/100
|
#203
Average
$91,488
Median Household Income
49.1
/100
|
#180
Average
$78,266
Median Earnings
43.9
/100
|
#189
Average
$42,156
Median Male Earnings
42.8
/100
|
#195
Average
$48,956
Median Female Earnings
43.8
/100
|
#194
Average
$35,848
Householder Age | Under 25 years
58.5
/100
|
#167
Average
$47,536
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
48.6
/100
|
#181
Average
$85,753
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
47.7
/100
|
#193
Average
$90,828
Householder Age | Over 65 years
48.8
/100
|
#213
Average
$54,093
Wage/Income Gap
61.0
/100
|
#123
Good
24.8%

Colombian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.2%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (16.6%).
Colombian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
78.0
/100
|
#171
Good
12.4%
Families
78.6
/100
|
#193
Good
9.4%
Males
79.7
/100
|
#167
Good
11.2%
Females
77.8
/100
|
#179
Good
13.5%
Females 18 to 24 years
82.4
/100
|
#29
Excellent
18.0%
Females 25 to 34 years
82.1
/100
|
#148
Excellent
13.3%
Children Under 5 years
76.6
/100
|
#149
Good
17.0%
Children Under 16 years
76.0
/100
|
#171
Good
16.3%
Boys Under 16 years
75.0
/100
|
#170
Good
16.6%
Girls Under 16 years
76.7
/100
|
#162
Good
16.3%
Single Males
87.4
/100
|
#101
Excellent
12.2%
Single Females
81.1
/100
|
#118
Excellent
20.3%
Single Fathers
75.0
/100
|
#136
Good
16.0%
Single Mothers
80.6
/100
|
#124
Excellent
28.6%
Married Couples
82.8
/100
|
#227
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years
68.9
/100
|
#265
Good
12.2%
Seniors Over 75 years
66.7
/100
|
#268
Good
13.8%
Receiving Food Stamps
78.4
/100
|
#216
Good
12.6%

Colombian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.7%).
Colombian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
90.6
/100
|
#180
Exceptional
5.4%
Males
94.2
/100
|
#157
Exceptional
5.3%
Females
85.7
/100
|
#205
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
88.7
/100
|
#195
Excellent
12.1%
Age | 16 to 19 years
84.7
/100
|
#230
Excellent
19.1%
Age | 20 to 24 years
91.0
/100
|
#167
Exceptional
10.5%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.2
/100
|
#183
Exceptional
6.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.9
/100
|
#183
Exceptional
5.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
93.4
/100
|
#151
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 45 to 54 years
91.1
/100
|
#184
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.6
/100
|
#191
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
88.8
/100
|
#210
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
83.6
/100
|
#267
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 65
85.1
/100
|
#251
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors > 75
73.5
/100
|
#260
Good
9.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
87.0
/100
|
#136
Excellent
7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
82.4
/100
|
#230
Excellent
9.3%
Women w/ Children < 18
83.9
/100
|
#199
Excellent
5.8%

Colombian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.9%).
Colombian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
72.0
/100
|
#117
Good
65.9%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
85.8
/100
|
#101
Excellent
79.9%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
38.8
/100
|
#281
Fair
33.0%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
58.7
/100
|
#263
Average
73.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.7
/100
|
#148
Good
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
86.3
/100
|
#157
Excellent
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
88.3
/100
|
#83
Excellent
84.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
87.4
/100
|
#93
Excellent
83.1%

Colombian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (32.1%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.31), percentage of family households with children (28.6%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.6%).
Colombian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
56.4
/100
|
#52
Average
66.5%
Family Households with Children
32.7
/100
|
#89
Fair
28.6%
Married-couple Households
65.3
/100
|
#161
Good
47.0%
Average Family Size
22.1
/100
|
#125
Fair
3.31
Single Father Households
84.2
/100
|
#175
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
62.9
/100
|
#197
Good
6.8%
Currently Married
65.2
/100
|
#188
Good
46.3%
Divorced or Separated
51.0
/100
|
#239
Average
12.6%
Births to Unmarried Women
68.6
/100
|
#190
Good
32.1%

Colombian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%).
Colombian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
83.9
/100
|
#249
Excellent
12.1%
1+ Vehicles Available
82.0
/100
|
#250
Excellent
88.0%
2+ Vehicles Available
67.3
/100
|
#250
Good
52.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
40.1
/100
|
#260
Average
17.7%
4+ Vehicles Available
28.4
/100
|
#269
Fair
5.5%

Colombian Education Level

In terms of education level, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.2%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (84.7%), and percentage of population with no schooling (2.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.8%).
Colombian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
67.7
/100
|
#225
Good
2.2%
Nursery School
53.9
/100
|
#228
Average
97.8%
Kindergarten
53.3
/100
|
#229
Average
97.8%
1st Grade
58.4
/100
|
#229
Average
97.8%
2nd Grade
58.6
/100
|
#229
Average
97.7%
3rd Grade
51.7
/100
|
#229
Average
97.6%
4th Grade
60.2
/100
|
#233
Good
97.3%
5th Grade
61.8
/100
|
#241
Good
97.0%
6th Grade
51.3
/100
|
#244
Average
96.6%
7th Grade
56.2
/100
|
#255
Average
95.3%
8th Grade
55.2
/100
|
#257
Average
94.9%
9th Grade
62.7
/100
|
#255
Good
93.9%
10th Grade
66.7
/100
|
#245
Good
92.7%
11th Grade
67.3
/100
|
#233
Good
91.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma
69.5
/100
|
#218
Good
90.2%
High School Diploma
66.0
/100
|
#231
Good
87.8%
GED/Equivalency
68.3
/100
|
#212
Good
84.7%
College, Under 1 year
60.7
/100
|
#213
Good
63.5%
College, 1 year or more
60.6
/100
|
#199
Good
58.2%
Associate's Degree
61.6
/100
|
#170
Good
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
55.8
/100
|
#168
Average
37.4%
Master's Degree
45.8
/100
|
#170
Average
14.8%
Professional Degree
42.4
/100
|
#157
Average
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
27.2
/100
|
#212
Fair
1.6%

Colombian Disability

In terms of disability, Colombians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.3%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.2%).
Colombian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
79.3
/100
|
#72
Good
10.7%
Males
81.5
/100
|
#75
Excellent
10.3%
Females
78.0
/100
|
#75
Good
11.2%
Age | Under 5 years
87.5
/100
|
#165
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
74.8
/100
|
#147
Good
5.3%
Age | 18 to 34 years
85.0
/100
|
#50
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 35 to 64 years
79.0
/100
|
#63
Good
9.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
84.0
/100
|
#97
Excellent
22.1%
Age | Over 75 years
84.6
/100
|
#120
Excellent
47.0%
Vision
79.2
/100
|
#148
Good
2.1%
Hearing
86.0
/100
|
#79
Excellent
2.7%
Cognitive
79.2
/100
|
#84
Good
16.5%
Ambulatory
79.4
/100
|
#105
Good
5.8%
Self-Care
74.3
/100
|
#139
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Colombians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Colombians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.3%
(94.2/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.7%
(93.4/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(92.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.6/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.8%
(91.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Colombians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Colombians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.31
(22.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(27.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.5%
(28.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.6%
(32.7/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
33.0%
(38.8/100)
What is Colombian per capita income in the United States?
Colombian per capita income in the United States is $39,568, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median family income in the United States?
Colombian median family income in the United States is $91,488, which is average, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median household income in the United States?
Colombian median household income in the United States is $78,266, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median earnings in the United States?
Colombian median earnings in the United States is $42,156, which is average, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median male earnings in the United States?
Colombian median male earnings in the United States is $48,956, which is average, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian median female earnings in the United States?
Colombian median female earnings in the United States is $35,848, which is average, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Colombian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.8%, which is good, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level in the United States?
Colombian poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is good, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among families in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among families in the United States is 9.4%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among males in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among males in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among females in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among females in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.3%, which is good, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Colombian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemployment in the United States?
Colombian unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Colombian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Colombian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of family households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of family households in the United States is 66.5%, which is average, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Colombian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.0%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian average family size in the United States?
Colombian average family size in the United States is 3.31, which is fair, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Colombian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.3%, which is good, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Colombian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.1%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Colombian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Colombian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.

Definitions

Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.

Social Index Explained

Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.

Social Index Calculation

The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.

What Can Social Index be Used For

A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
  1. Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
  2. Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
  3. Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
  4. Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
  5. Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
  6. Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
  7. Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
  8. Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.